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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 4

Social Studies
 82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 74% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 78% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 79% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math
 82% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 79% (2005)
 78% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies
 68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science
 75% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 77% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 74% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 82% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 76% (2005)
 83% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies
 82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science
 69% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 74% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 74% (2005)
 72% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math
 83% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 91% (2005)
 85% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 South Carolina used the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts, math, social studies and science.
  • The PACT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in South Carolina: An Overview

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  PACT Results by Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students82%
Female81%
Male84%
African-American79%
White82%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled42%
Limited English proficient100%

ScienceThis School
All Students74%
Female73%
Male75%
African-American69%
White75%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled39%
Limited English proficient70%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students78%
Female82%
Male75%
African-American70%
White80%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled22%
Limited English proficient70%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female80%
Male84%
African-American79%
White82%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled33%
Limited English proficient90%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students68%
Female81%
Male54%
African-American60%
White69%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled25%

ScienceThis School
All Students75%
Female83%
Male69%
African-American67%
White79%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled35%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students77%
Female89%
Male65%
African-American66%
White80%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled19%
Limited English proficient58%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female90%
Male75%
African-American63%
White87%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled48%
Limited English proficient67%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis School
All Students82%
Female84%
Male81%
African-American69%
White88%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled33%

ScienceThis School
All Students69%
Female71%
Male67%
African-American59%
White73%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled18%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students74%
Female82%
Male67%
African-American70%
White76%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled11%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female86%
Male81%
African-American69%
White90%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled30%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 South Carolina used the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts, math, social studies and science.
  • The PACT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
  • The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in South Carolina: An Overview  

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